Command Sergeant Major Clarence B. Raby, a native of Sumter, South Carolina, entered the Army in 2001. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia where he was awarded the primary MOS of 92Y, Unit Supply Specialist.
Command Sergeant Major Raby’s assignments include Armorer and Supply Sergeant, C Co, 1/501st Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 172nd Infantry Brigade, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK; Supply Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant, 2/377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment (PFAR), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK; Supply Sergeant, Group Support Company, Group Support Battalion (GSB), 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Ft. Liberty, NC; Battalion S4 NCOIC, Detachment Sergeant, and S3 Operations NCOIC, Group Support Battalion (GSB), 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Ft. Liberty, NC; First Sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Group Support Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Ft. Liberty, NC; Group S4 NCOIC/J4 NCOIC and Property Book NCOIC, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Ft. Campbell, KY; United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (Class 68), Ft. Bliss, TX; Division G4/J4 SGM, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Ft. Carson, CO; Battalion Command Sergeant Major, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 4th Infantry Division, Ft. Carson, CO; Brigade Command Sergeant Major, 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Ft. Riley, KS; interim Division Command Sergeant Major (9 months), 1st Infantry Division, Ft. Riley, KS.
CSM Raby deployed numerous times to Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).
CSM Raby’s military and civilian education includes, but is not limited to, the Basic Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, Company Level Pre-Command Course, United States Sergeants Major Academy (Class 68), Battalion, Brigade and Commandant’s Pre-Command Courses, Senior Training and Education Managers-Course (STEM-C), Airborne School, Jumpmaster Course, Joint Logistics Course, Master Resilience Trainer, Contracting Officer Representative, and the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Non-Standard Logistics Course. He holds an Associates and Bachelor of Science degrees in Multidisciplinary Studies from Grantham University.
CSM Raby’s awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal (2OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3OLC); Army Achievement Medal (3OLC), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (1OLC), Meritorious Unit Commendation Award, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (4 CSS), Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 CSS), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (numeral 5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (numeral 5), NATO Medal (2), Master Parachutists Badge, and the Dutch Netherlands Foreign Parachutist Badge.
CSM Raby is married to Keyona Raby, and they have four children- Kissan, Nykira, Clarence Jr., and Ahmiya.
Deputy Commandant
MSG JUSTIN R. ALBAUGH
Master Sergeant Albaugh entered the Army in September 2007 from North East, Maryland, and attended Infantry One Station Unit Training, the Basic Airborne Course, and the Ranger Indoctrination Program at Fort Benning, Georgia. Upon completion, he was assigned to Charlie Company, 3D Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, at Ft. Benning Georgia.
MSG Albaugh’s assignments include the 3D Ranger Battalion, the 75th Ranger Regimental Headquarters, the Regimental Military Intelligence Battalion, the 1st Ranger Battalion, and the Fort Stewart NCO Academy
MSG Albaugh served as a Ranger Machine Gunner, Fire Team Leader, Squad Leader, Anti-Tank Section Leader, Weapons Squad Leader, Equal Opportunity Advisor, Regimental Unmanned Aircraft Systems Platoon Sergeant, Rifle Platoon Sergeant, Master Leader Course Facilitator, Fort Stewart NCOA Chief of Training, and Deputy Commandant
MSG Albaugh has multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria in support of Operation’s IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, FREEDOMS SENTINEL, and INHERENT RESOLVE.
MSG Albaugh’s military education includes the Warrior Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, Master Leader Course, Army Ranger Course, Master Breacher Course, Jump Master Course, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) Level-C, Special Operations Forces Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor Operator/Standardization Operator (SOF UAS IO-SO) and other unconventional courses.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal “Combat” with one oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal (6th Award), Presidential Unit Citation Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four campaign stars, Iraq Campaign Medal with one campaign star, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with one campaign star, Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Ranger Tab, and the Master Parachutist Badge.
Chief of Training
MSG SHAMIKA BRAXTON
MSG Shamika Braxton is a resident of Columbus, Ga. She graduated from Carver High School in 2004. MSG Braxton enlisted in the United States Army in December 2005 as a 92A Automated Logistical Specialist.
MSG Braxton attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA.
MSG Braxton’s pervious leadership positions include Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Observer Coach Trainer (OCT) First Sergeant, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Battalion Operations Sergeant Major.
MSG Braxton’s stateside assignments include Squad Leader 2nd BDE 26th Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Stewart, GA, Platoon Sergeant, 591st Medical Logistic Company, Fort Sam Houston, TX, Brigade Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, Fort Lee, Va, Observer Coach Trainer First Sergeant, 4-410th Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Knox, KY, Operations Sergeant Major, HHC, 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Stewart, GA and the Marne Reception Company, Fort Stewart, GA. MSG Braxton’s overseas assignments include Support Operations NCOIC, 21st Transportation Support Battalion, Panzer Kaserne, Germany. MSG Braxton has deployed twice to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and once to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
MSG Braxton’s military education includes Basic Leader Course (Commandants List), Advanced Leaders Course (Distinguished Honor Graduate), Combative level 1 and 2, Basic Instructors Course, Combat Life Savers Course, Senior Leader Course, Master Leader Course, Master Resilience Trainer Course, Joint Logistic Course, Observer Control Academy, Support Operations Phase I and II, Demonstrated Logistician Program, Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention Course (Level III), and Equal Opportunity Leaders Course. MSG Braxton’s civilian education includes Associate’s degree in General Studies from University of Maryland University College, Bachelor’s degree in Investigation Forensic from University of Maryland University College, and Master’s degree in Digital Forensic and Cyber Investigation at the University of Maryland Global Campus. She is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
MSG Braxton’s Awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal (5th Award), and Gold Schutzenschnur badge. MSG Braxton is a recipient of the order of the Saint Martin. MSG Braxton is married and has three amazing kids Shaniya, Nevaeh and Kaileo.
Academy 1SG
1SG BRANDON M. SPEESE
1SG Speese was born in San Diego, California. He completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and Graduated as a 19K Armor Crewman. Upon completion of OSUT, he was assigned to Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas as a Tank driver. 1SG Speese’ s follow on assignments include 1-8 Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado; Nashville Recruiting Co, Nashville Recruiting Battalion, 3rd Recruiting Brigade, USAREC; 3-66 Armor Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas; Fort Benning Soldier Recovery Unit, Fort Benning, Georgia; Maneuver Senior Leader Course, Henry Caro NCO, Fort Benning, Georgia; A Co, “Wildbunch”, 1-64 AR, Raider BDE, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart GA.
1SG Speese has successfully served in multiple Leadership and Special duty assignments to include Tank Gunner, Tank Commander, Recruiter, Battalion Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, SRU Platoon Sergeant, Armor Platoon Sergeant, Small Group Leader, Senior Small Group Leader, Rear Detachment First Sergeant and Armor Company First Sergeant.
His awards and decorations include: The Army Commendation Medal (1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, One Bronze), Army Achievement Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters) Meritorious Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal (6 Bronze Knots) the National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (3 Bronze Stars) the Global Was on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4) the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3), Certificate of Achievement, Air Assault Badge, Drivers Badge – W, Basic Army Instructor Badge, Silver Recruiting Badge, Combat Action Badge, Excellence in Competition Pistol Badge, The Order of St. George (Bronze) Medalion.
His military education and schooling include: Warrior Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Maneuver Senior Leader Course, Master Leader Course, The Sabalauski Air Assault School, Army Recruiter Course, Common Faculty Development Course, Warrior Transition Unit Cadre and Resiliency Course, Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Foundation Course, Maneuver Tactics Foundation Course.
1SG Speese has been married to his wife Kimberly for 9 years and they have 3 children, Michael (16), Arlan (5) and Liam (3)
Master Leader Course Chief
MSG JESUS C. LOPEZ RIOS
Master Sergeant Jesus Lopez Rios is a resident of Rochester, NY. He graduated from Edison Technical and Occupational High School in 2006. Following that, he attended the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2007. MSG Lopez Rios enlisted in the United States Army in 2009 as a 21B, Combat Engineer.
MSG Lopez Rios attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in February of 2009. Upon graduation, he attended Airborne training at Fort Benning, GA and was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC.
MSG Lopez Rios has held leadership positions to include Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and First Sergeant. He has also held the position of Drill Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, Company Operations Sergeant, and Battalion Operations SGM.
MSG Lopez Rios’ assignments include Squad Leader, 264th ESC 27th EN BN (C)(A), Fort Bragg NC, Squad Leader, 57th Sapper Company 27th EN BN (C)(A), Fort Bragg NC, Drill Sergeant, Bravo Company 2nd BN 13th IN Regiment, Fort Jackson SC, Senior Drill Sergeant, Foxtrot Company 2nd BN 13th IN Regiment, Operations Sergeant, Bravo Company 588th BEB, Fort Carson CO, Platoon Sergeant, Bravo Company 588th BEB, Fort Carson CO, First Sergeant, Alpha Company, 588th BEB. MSG Lopez Rios has deployed once to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn.
MSG Lopez Rios’ military education consists of Warrior Leaders Course (Commandants List), Airborne School, Security Managers Orientation Course, Master Resiliency Training, Mobile Retention Training, Advanced Leader Course, Engineer Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent Course, Drill Sergeant School, SHARP Foundation Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, Senior Leader Course, Master Gunner Common Core, Bradley Infantry Vehicle Systems Master Gunner, and Master Leader Course (Commandants List).
MSG Lopez Rios’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), Army Achievement Medal (5th Award), Parachutist Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Master Gunner Identification Badge, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Silver) and Colombian Jump Wings.
MSG Lopez Rios’ is married to his wonderful wife Linda of Passaic, NJ. Together they have two children, Emilia (8) and Rafael (5).
